Criminal Defense
Many people accused of domestic violence crimes believe that if their accuser just says they want the case dismissed, it will be. That’s not how it works. The police may not need the help of the accuser. They may be able to prove the case without them. They may be…
Child abuse cases can be very, very complicated and very high stakes. A lot of times, CPS gets involved, Child Protective Services. They’ll investigate and, though, in most cases, we might suggest that you not make a statement to law enforcement, if you don’t make a statement to CPS, you…
Date rape is a serious crime in North Carolina. Being found guilty of date rape or other sex crimes carries significant penalties, from a lengthy prison sentence to fines and having to register as a sex offender. If you’re accused of date rape, you need to seek assistance from a…
How do we handle drug trafficking cases? Drug trafficking means committing a crime with a large amount of a controlled substance, a drug, and it can be committed in four different ways: possession, transportation, manufacturing, or distribution. Possession is just what it sounds like, having the drug. Maybe they’re in…
White collar crime generally refers to crime that’s committed with a pen, as opposed to a gun or a knife, and it almost always involves stealing money, usually from a business. These kinds of crimes are generally well documented because people keep records when it comes to their money. So,…
Obstruction of justice involves willfully interfering with law and order. It carries hefty penalties. This is why it’s crucial that you hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to mount a strong defense against the charges you’re facing. Common Law Definition of Obstruction of Justice Obstruction of justice refers to the…
Listen, most people who get convicted of sex crimes get convicted because they said something stupid to law enforcement. A lot of people think, “If I can just explain what happened, the police will see that I didn’t do anything wrong, and they’ll leave me alone.” I cannot stress enough…
We are proud to announce that Howard Kurtz, one of our founding partners and a legal extraordinaire, has returned to Kurtz & Blum. He has returned home to the firm he helped established over 20 years ago, which is now a well-established law firm and symbol of legal excellence in…
Just a few days from the return of legendary Howard Kurtz, Kurtz & Blum is welcoming the newest addition to their criminal defense team, Jared Hammett. Hammett is an experienced trial attorney who has ample experience in family matters, including defending individuals accused of child abuse. He brings with him…
Fear of civil or criminal penalties is one of the main motivators the government uses to get people to pay their taxes. But if you fail to pay your taxes, or you make a mistake and underreport your income, what kind of penalties could you face? Could you really go…
